(i)[4]
Determine the speed of $P$ at the midpoint of $OA$.
(ii)[2]
Calculate the time taken for $P$ to reach the midpoint of $OA$ while moving upwards.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line
Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question
Particle $P$ is launched vertically upwards from point $O$ with speed $8\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Point A is the highest point attained by $P$.
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